Apple iPad 2 trade in price round up

So you’ve read our new iPad 3 vs iPad 2 feature and convinced yourself that your life needs a gorgeous 9.7in retina display? Congratulations. Now, what are you going to do with your faithful iPad 2?

You could give it to a loved one, or you could contribute to the 324 per cent increase in tablet recycling seen this month (as reported by sellmymobile) and trade in your iPad 2 for some lovely cash.

We’ve gathered up trade in price lists for all Apple iPad 2 models so that your shiny new iPad 3 purchase will be a little gentler on your wallet after its release today. The best offer for each iPad 2 model is highlighted in bold.

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Apple

Apple itself will offer up cash for your trusty iPad 2, courtesy of its recycling programme. Here’s what the father of the iPad will offer for your trusty iTablet.

Apple iPad 2 (16GB Wi-Fi) – £195

Apple iPad 2 (32GB Wi-Fi) – £217

Apple iPad 2 (64GB Wi-Fi) – £255

Apple iPad 2 (16GB Wi-Fi/3G) – £217

Apple iPad 2 (32GB Wi-Fi/3G) – £255

Apple iPad 2 (64GB Wi-Fi/3G) – £277

Cex

Cex will buy and trade pretty much anything, including your Apple iPad 2. Prices are overall slightly higher than Apple’s offerings but will vary depending on your iPad 2’s condition, so double check the prices for slightly worn models.

Apple iPad 2 (16GB Wi-Fi) – £192

Apple iPad 2 (32GB Wi-Fi) – £225

Apple iPad 2 (64GB Wi-Fi) – £255

Apple iPad 2 (16GB Wi-Fi/3G) – £225

Apple iPad 2 (32GB Wi-Fi/3G) – £265

Apple iPad 2 (64GB Wi-Fi/3G) – £295

Mazuma

Although offers from Mazuma are generally slightly lower on the whole, you can get even more value in the form of Argos vouchers if you so desire.

Apple iPad 2 (16GB Wi-Fi) – £200

Apple iPad 2 (32GB Wi-Fi) – £210

Apple iPad 2 (64GB Wi-Fi) – £250

Apple iPad 2 (16GB Wi-Fi/3G) – £210

Apple iPad 2 (32GB Wi-Fi/3G) – £250

Apple iPad 2 (64GB Wi-Fi/3G) – £300

Vodafone

Vodafone‘s pricing is generally quite generous and offers the overall best deal for most of the iPad 2 models here.

Apple iPad 2 (16GB Wi-Fi) – £200

Apple iPad 2 (32GB Wi-Fi) – £225

Apple iPad 2 (64GB Wi-Fi) – £265

Apple iPad 2 (16GB Wi-Fi/3G) – £220

Apple iPad 2 (32GB Wi-Fi/3G) – £250

Apple iPad 2 (64GB Wi-Fi/3G) – £290

We’ll update this list as and when we get more information, but in the meantime don’t forget to check out eBay for the latest prices as well as price comparison sites like sellmymobile, who reckons you can trade in your iPad 2 for up to £315.

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